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Dumbbell Rear Lunge strength standards

What is a good Dumbbell Rear Lunge?

For a 180 lb male, an Intermediate Dumbbell Rear Lunge is about 73 lb (0.41x bodyweight). Advanced starts around 93 lb. Enter your own bodyweight below to get the exact standard and FVCP rank.

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Dumbbell Rear Lunge Standards by Bodyweight

Estimates from the FitnessVolt standards model, scaled from the Squat table by a fixed ratio of 0.25. Updated March 29, 2026. Find the row closest to your bodyweight. Beginner is a first target for a new lifter, Novice a few months in, Intermediate about one to two years of structured training, Advanced several years, Elite the top of the table.

BW (lbs) Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110 19 29 42 57 75
120 22 33 47 63 81
130 25 37 52 69 87
140 28 41 56 74 93
150 31 44 61 79 99
160 35 48 65 84 105
170 38 52 69 89 110
180 41 55 73 93 115
190 44 59 77 98 120
200 47 62 81 102 125
210 49 65 85 106 129
220 52 69 88 111 134
230 55 72 92 114 138
240 58 75 95 118 143
250 60 78 99 122 147
260 63 81 102 126 151
270 66 84 105 129 155
280 68 87 109 133 159
290 71 89 112 136 162
300 73 92 115 140 166
310 75 95 118 143 170

The Dumbbell Rear Lunge standard at each level as bodyweight rises, for the sex selected above. Exact numbers in the table above.

Dumbbell Rear Lunge Standards by Age

How the Dumbbell Rear Lunge standards change with age, as a 1RM in lb. This table is not tied to one bodyweight, so read it for the trend and use the bodyweight table above for your own number.

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15 30 44 61 81 103
20 35 50 70 93 118
25 35 52 72 95 121
30 35 52 72 95 121
35 35 52 72 95 121
40 35 52 72 95 121
45 34 49 68 90 115
50 32 46 64 85 108
55 29 43 59 79 100
60 27 39 54 72 91
65 24 35 49 65 82
70 22 32 44 58 74
75 19 28 39 52 66
80 17 25 35 47 59
85 16 23 31 42 53
90 14 20 28 38 48

The Dumbbell Rear Lunge standard at each level as age rises, for the sex selected above. Exact numbers in the table above.

Check Your Dumbbell Rear Lunge Level

Intermediate
Level score: 50 of 100
Level score on the FitnessVolt standards: Beginner 5, Novice 20, Intermediate 50, Advanced 80, Elite 95
A 180 lb male lifting 73 lbs (0.41x bodyweight) on the Dumbbell Rear Lunge is at the Intermediate standard for his bodyweight. Enter your own numbers above to see where you stand.

Over 40? Add your age and the calculator also shows an age-adjusted level and an age-30 equivalent, using the McCulloch age factor to scale your lift to peak age. Every age band is in the standards by age table above.

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Level score on the FitnessVolt standards: Beginner 5, Novice 20, Intermediate 50, Advanced 80, Elite 95
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What the Dumbbell Rear Lunge Strength Levels Mean

Beginner

You are developing the hip-hinge pattern for the Dumbbell Rear Lunge, learning to load your hamstrings and glutes while keeping a neutral spine under tension.

Novice

You can perform the Dumbbell Rear Lunge with a consistent hinge pattern and controlled eccentric. You are building posterior chain strength and grip endurance through progressive loading.

Intermediate

Your Dumbbell Rear Lunge leverages a strong hip drive and solid lockout. You program variations strategically, use RPE to manage intensity, and have built serious hamstring and glute development.

Advanced

You have optimized your Dumbbell Rear Lunge setup, grip strategy, and bracing sequence for maximal output. You train with periodized blocks and manage recovery to handle high-intensity pulling sessions.

Elite

Your Dumbbell Rear Lunge is competition-caliber. You have dialed in every variable from stance width to breathing cadence and can execute near-maximal pulls with technical consistency.

How to Progress Your Dumbbell Rear Lunge

Tier-specific training recommendations to move your Dumbbell Rear Lunge to the next level.

Beginner → Novice Building Your Foundation
  • Train the Dumbbell Rear Lunge 1-2x per week, drilling the hip-hinge pattern with moderate loads.
  • Focus on keeping a neutral spine throughout the entire range of motion.
  • Use linear progression: add 5-10 lbs per session while form remains solid.
  • Build grip endurance with holds at the top of each set.
Track progress with the one rep max calculator →
Novice → Intermediate Structured Progression
  • Add a hinge variation (deficit, pause, or tempo) to address weak positions.
  • Program the Dumbbell Rear Lunge with RPE 7-8 working sets and occasional heavier singles.
  • Strengthen your grip separately if it becomes a limiting factor.
  • Begin tracking volume load to manage posterior chain fatigue.
Plan your RPE-based sessions →
Intermediate → Advanced Periodized Training Blocks
  • Run 4-6 week blocks alternating between volume accumulation and intensity peaks.
  • Use RPE 8-9 for top sets, with calculated backoff sets at RPE 7.
  • Address posterior chain weak points with targeted Romanian deadlifts, hip thrusts, or glute-ham raises.
  • Manage weekly hinge volume (10-16 hard sets) to avoid CNS fatigue.
Program your backoff sets →
Advanced → Elite Competition-Level Peaking
  • Run peaking cycles with precise RPE targets for each session.
  • Optimize your setup: stance, grip, hip height, and bracing sequence.
  • Manage recovery carefully - heavy hinge work has high systemic fatigue.
  • Test your Dumbbell Rear Lunge in competition or mock-meet conditions.
View RPE-to-percentage chart →

How to Perform Dumbbell Rear Lunge

Dumbbell Rear Lunge demonstration
Primary Muscles glutes
Equipment dumbbell
Difficulty Intermediate
Type Compound
["Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.","Take a step backward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.","Bend your left knee and lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.","Pause for a moment, then push through your left heel to return to the starting position.","Repeat on the other side, stepping back with your left foot."]

Read the complete Dumbbell Rear Lunge guide on FitnessVolt →

Where Do These Dumbbell Rear Lunge Standards Come From?

The levels on this page are estimates from the FitnessVolt strength standards model. The Dumbbell Rear Lunge table is the Squat table scaled by a fixed FitnessVolt ratio of 0.25 (confidence: medium). It is a set of targets, not a measured population. There is no competition or gym dataset for the Dumbbell Rear Lunge itself. Reader-submitted benchmarks appear only after enough entries are logged for this lift.

Standards data last refreshed: March 29, 2026

  • Level tables: the FitnessVolt strength standards model, not meet data.
  • Method: Strength standards methodology - how the level tables are built and where each data source on the site comes from.
Cite this Fitness Volt strength standards model, 2026. Beginner to Elite levels are model values, not competition percentiles. https://fitnessvolt.com/strength-standards/methodology/

Frequently Asked Questions

A "good" Dumbbell Rear Lunge depends on your bodyweight, sex, and training background. The Intermediate tier is a useful first serious target, while Advanced and Elite represent much harder standards. Use the table above for the number closest to your bodyweight.
Many lifters can reach the Intermediate tier on the Dumbbell Rear Lunge after steady training, but the timeline depends on starting point, technique, programming, recovery, and bodyweight changes. Treat the tier as a benchmark, not a deadline.
They are estimates from the FitnessVolt strength standards model. The Dumbbell Rear Lunge table is the Squat table scaled by a fixed FitnessVolt ratio of 0.25 (confidence: medium). It is a set of targets, not a measured population.
For weighted lifts, enter a clean raw 1RM or an estimated 1RM from a recent hard set. For rep-based movements, enter controlled full-range reps. Avoid equipped lifts, partial reps, or bounced reps unless you are comparing against the same style every time.

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